Three men from San Antonio, Texas were arrested in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, following a major drug bust that resulted in the seizure of approximately 20 pounds of cocaine.
According to the Manitowoc County Sheriff’s Office, Arturo Vara, Juan Villarreal, and Herbart Harrison were taken into custody on October 1, 2025, after a month-long investigation conducted by the Manitowoc County Metro Drug Unit in collaboration with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in Green Bay.
Authorities say the trio was allegedly transporting large quantities of cocaine from Texas to Wisconsin for distribution. Investigators tracked a shipment of eight kilograms (about 17.6 pounds) of cocaine to Manitowoc County, confirming the suspects’ arrival before executing the arrests.
In addition to the cocaine, officers also recovered methamphetamine and a stolen firearm.
All three men are currently being held in Manitowoc County Jail on conspiracy to distribute cocaine charges as repeat offenders. Arturo Vara also faces an additional charge for meth possession, while Herbart Harrison is charged with possession of a firearm by a felon.
At their bail hearings on October 2, Juan Villarreal and Herbart Harrison were each issued a $750,000 cash bond, while Vara’s bail was set at $500,000.
The operation was the result of cooperation between several law enforcement agencies, including the DEA, Wisconsin State Patrol, Manitowoc and Sheboygan County SWAT teams, and the City of Two Rivers Fire Department.
Authorities have not released any further details about the case at this time.
